Götene kommun is located in the northern part of province Västergötland, on the
south-eastern shores of lake Vänern. It includes the
mountain Kinnekulle (306 m). In this area very much of
the early Swedish history took place. It was part of Skaraborgs län (county) until
1998, now Västra Götalands län.
Central town: Götene on the highway E3.Pop: 12 742 (1980)